runway

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The straight-line edge on one of the newly-made beaches on Antelope Reef suggests China may be building another military-grade runway there, similar to those on Mischief, Fiery Cross and Subi reefs.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

But Marshall sees “a long growth runway for many years to come” and views Palo Alto Networks as “a clear beneficiary” of the AI revolution.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

When a portfolio company runs into trouble, the sponsor amends the credit agreement, injects equity, finds a buyer, and extends the runway.

From Barron's • May 30, 2026

In the final act, which culminates in Christie’s hotly anticipated fall runway show, Riley successfully closes the circle.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

“Thirty miles per hour. And since we don’t have much of a runway, we’ll need to accelerate quickly. Once we get down there, you’ll want to turn left.”

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman